On a busy street in Hong Kong's Central district, a shopfront sticks out. Painted on its pure white exterior are the words "How's your coffee today?" The shop, Preface Coffee, is one of two concept ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong buyers snap up all 180 of Road King’s South Land flats, as economic growth lifted moods
The strong sales response underscores how the forecast-beating performance by Hong Kong’s economy had lifted sentiments. First-quarter economy expanded 7.8 per cent at the fastest pace in 11 years, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong coronavirus: local tours finally resume under ‘vaccine bubble’ after six-month hiatus
At least a dozen tour companies are offering local outings this weekend, a better showing than last week, when most were unprepared to relaunch under the new ‘vaccine bubble’ scheme. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s firm to focus on funding SEA’s tech startups
Horizon Ventures has partnered with Alpha JWC to identify startups that could become the next largest company in the region. ( read original story ...)
Has Asia missed the blank-cheque boat? The SPACs frenzy is cooling before Hong Kong, Singapore even get on the starting blocks
A flood of capital raising by SPACs at the start of 2021 slowed to a trickle by April, raising the question whether one of the hottest trends in finance has run out of steam before Asia reaches the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: no jab, no job, and no fun? Some in Hong Kong cry foul over perceived vaccine discrimination
Vaccine hesitancy slows inoculation drive but critics say it is ‘not fair for bosses to insist workers get jabs’ ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to overhaul Covid-19 testing at quarantine hotels to improve quality control
Possible measures include asking third party to carry out checks on specimen collection procedures in hotels and requiring nurses to take samples. ( read original story ...)
CE Highlights Hong Kong’s Immense Business Opportunities For New Zealand
Mrs Lam said that Hong Kong has been enjoying close ties with New Zealand over the years, with New Zealand in 2010 becoming the first foreign economy to enter into a free trade agreement with Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tax law move good news for business, but there is more to be done
I very much welcome the passage of the tax bill in the Legislative Council last week to exempt "carried interest" from taxation for eligible private equity funds - a good result of the hard work by ... ( read original story ...)
The Chinese video interview startup supercharging talent management with AI
LeapIn makes AI video interviewing software that helps companies manage talent and hiring. How does its technology stack up? ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Li Ka-shing Bets on Southeast Asia’s Tech Startups
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s private investment firm Horizons Ventures Ltd. will make Southeast Asia a priority, with the region’s digital economy booming as the pandemic drives more people to use ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market rebounds 0.77%
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index advanced 0.77%, or 219.48 points, to 28,637.46. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index added 0.32%, or 34.50 points, to 10,757.37. ( read original story ...)
Coa in Hong Kong is Named the Best Bar in Asia
Coa in Hong Kong clinches the No.1 spot to take home ... media/1497626/Asias_50_Best_Bars_2021_Logo.jpg Markets Insider and Business Insider Editorial Teams were not involved in the creation ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s wedding industry hopes for comeback
There is no shortage of things to spend money on for couples planning a luxury wedding in Hong Kong. But Hong Kong has seen a major slump in the number of weddings as coronavirus restrictions last ... ( read original story ...)